Today In History - October 7

ON this day in history October 7... ...2008, Karl Lagerfeld treated himself to a six bedroom 19th Century house on an island near Lake Champlain in Vermont. "I love it," said the designer, who had reportedly only seen photos of it at the time. "It's very much Emily Dickinson." ...2005, Tyra Banks confronted the adult film star who had named herself Tyra Banxxx, asking her to reveal her real name. To thank the porn star - real name Alana - for giving up Tyra's name without legal action, the supermodel offered to help her find another job. ...2005, Tom Ford revealed that whilst he is known for being impeccably groomed, his habits slip when not working. He told one interviewer that when he and his long term partner, Richard Buckley, "are out riding in Santa Fe, we often go for maybe three days without washing... I like the odour of a man."